Can-heading machine.



C. W. GRAHAM.

CAN READING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED APR.10,1905.

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UNITED sTAr s PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES W. GRAHAM, OF ROME, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TOAMERICAN CAN COMPANY, OF NEW YORK, N. Y., A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

CAN-HEADING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 6, 1910.

Application filed April 10, 1905. Serial No. 254,778.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES W. GRAHAM, residing at Rome, in the countyof Oneida and State of New York, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Can- Heading Machines, of which the following is a full,clear, and exact description, such as will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to machinery for forming cans and the like.

One of the objects thereof is to provide a simple and efficient machineof the above general type adapted to place heads on can bodies.

Another object is to produce a machine of the above nature, several ofthe elements of which are readily adjustable with relation one toanother.

Another object is to provide a machine of the above type having acapacity for performing its functions at a high rate of speed and havinga maximum output in cans per hour.

Another object is to provide means in a can heading machine for rigidlypressing the heads into position and holding the same in such conditionunder a reduced pressure.

Another object is to provide means adapted positively to remove or stripthe headed cans from the parts within which they rest.

Other objects will be in part obvious and in part pointed outhereinafter.

The invention accordingly consists in the features of construction,combinations of elements, and arrangement of parts which will beexemplified in the machine hereinafter described, and the scope of theapplication of which will be indicated in the following claims.

In the accompanying drawings, wherein is shown one of various possiblee1nbodi ments of my invention: Figure 1 is a side elevation of the same.Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail section taken on the line mm of Fig. 1.Fig. 3 is an enlarged plan of a portion of the supply chute. Fig. 4 is aside elevation of the upper portion of this embodiment of my inventionshowing the supply chute in its alternative positions with respect toFig. 1. Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the central portion of themachine. Fig. 6 is a sectional elevation taken on line y 1 of Fig. 5.Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on line 22 of Fig. 6.'

nature of certain features of my invention, it may here be noted that itis proposed toavoid uncertainty in action by providing rigid means forremoving or stripping the headed can bodies from the parts in which theyrest, injury to the cans being prevented by holding the same flexibly atthe time at which the stripping takes place, thus guiding the cans andpreventing rattling or displacement thereof. As these flexible holdingmeans might be unsuitable efliciently to head the cans, separateunyielding means are provided for forcing the heads into position,subsequent to the action of which the above-mentioned flexible holdingmeans are automatically brought into play. It is also proposed toincrease the output of the machine by the provision of can-holding meansso disposed as to permit the can-receiving jaw and means to lie closelytogether, thus increas- I ing the rate of production with a givenperipheral speed, as will be pointed out more in detail hereinafter. Theabove are among the preferred constructions wherein the means ofattaining certain objects of my invention are embodied.

Referring now to the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings,there is shown in Fig. 1 a bed or base 1 provided with uprights orstandards 2, these standards being positioned at each end of themachine, as is more clearly indicated in Fig. 5 of the drawings.Projecting upwardly from each standard 2 and preferably formed integraltherewith is a rigid arm 3, these arms being connected at their upperends as by a cross bar 4. Pivotally mounted upon this cross bar as bythe straps 5 terminating in sleeves 6 is a chute 7 comprising broadlytwo portions 8 and 9 inclined with respect one to another. The upperportions 8 of the chute comprise side channels 10 adapted to receive andguide the separate heads or end pieces for forming can bodies, andbetween the inner walls 11 of these guiding channels is a third channel12 of considerably greater width adapted to guide the bodies of thecans. The floor of this last-mentioned guiding channel comprises a pairof strips 13 supported and held in properly spaced relation to thechannels 10 by means of the threaded tie rods 14 and sleeves l fittedthereon. Similar tie rods 16 connect the upper portion of the chuteadjacent the bend thereof and straps 17 are bolted or tied to the innerwalls of the guiding channels along the depending portion 9 of thechute. Also positioned along the portion 9 are the guiding bars 18 whichare bolted in the position shown in Fig. 5 of the drawings, and preventa displacement of the can bodies in a forward direction. The lateralstraying of the heads of the cans is prevented by rigid guides 19 boltedto the straps 5 and having at their lower ends plates 20 for the purposeof properly guiding the can heads into the machine. Displacement of thebodies in a forward or upward direction at and above the bend of thechute is prevented by a fiat guide 21 bolted between the bars 18 as at22 and curving upward and rearwardly over the chute. Bolted upon thelower portion of the chute at 23 and 24 are a pair of straps 25 similarto the straps 5 provided at their forward ends with forks 26 adapted toengage a cross bar 27 adjustably mounted within the arms 3 beforedescribed.

Upon each of the guides 19 is pivotally mounted an L-shaped lever 28,which is held in either one of the two alternative positions by reasonof the engagement of a flat spring 29 fixed upon the guides either withthe squared end or the side of the lever. These levers are so shaped andpositioned as when swung into their inward position, shown in Fig. 2 ofthe drawings, to obstruct the passage both for the heads and bodies ofthe cans. In this manner, if it be desired to lock the cans in the chutefor any reason, the same is readily accomplished merely by swinging thelevers 28 into their innermost position, whereas in their normalposition they permit a free passage for these parts, and as abovementioned, spring 29 is adapted to hold these levers in either theirinner or their outer positions. The entire chute is thus pivotallymounted by means of the heavy straps 5 upon the cross bar 1 and may, ifdesired, be swung into the position indicated in Fig. 4c of thedrawings, in which ready access to the machine is permitted and thefeeding of the can heads and bodies stopped. hen swung downwardly intoits normal position, however, as shown in Fig. 1, the forked straps 25engagingthe cross bar 27 limit the movement of the chute in thisdirection and the chute may be locked in this position, in any desiredmanner. The function of the L-shaped levers abovedescribed should becomemore clearly apparent in this connection, inasmuch as, were it not forthese parts when the chute is swung into a position shown in Fig. at,the can heads and bodies remaining therein would be dischargedtherefrom.

Referring now to Fig. 1 of the drawings, there is shown journaled withinthe standards 2 a shaft 30 having fixed upon one end a spur gear 31intermeshing with a pinion 32 journaled upon a stud 83 preferably formedupon the frame of the machine. In fixed relation to pinion 32 andpreferably formed integral therewith, is a pulley 31 driven by belt 85from any desired source of power.

Mounted upon the shaft 30 are a pair of what may be termed disks 36, ofwhich, as the two are identical, one only will be described. Disk 36 isprovided with an extended sleeve-like hub, 37 split as indicated at 38,and adapted adjustably to be clamped to the shaft as by bolts 39. Formedwithin the disk is an opening 4-0 provided with an extended bearing 41for a rod passing through a similar opening in the remaining disk. Itwill thus be seen that these disks are adjustable longitudinally androtatably with respect to the shaft and yet are maintained in theirdesired angular relation by the rod 12.

Mounted above the circumference of the disks 36 are a series of canreceiving members or cradles 43 each of these parts being provided witha depending flange 4% bolted to the disk. These members are providedwith recesses or grooves 4:5 within which the head is to rest, formed ofsuch depth as to properly space the edges of the head with reference tothe edges of the body. It may here be noted that suitable slots 16 areprovided so as to permit the passage of the guiding plates 20 abovereferred to, thus securely guiding the heads into their proper positionwithin the receiving cra dles. As these can receiving members with theparts associated therewith are substantially identical, one only will bedescribed. The outer portion of the member a3 of a hollow cylindricalform and has fixed therein an annular abutment 17. Positioned withinthis abutment is a guide rod 48 having a head or piston 49 adapted torest against the inner walls of the abutment and thus limit the outwardmovement of the rod. The outer end of rod 18 is preferably rounded asshown at- 50 for a purpose hereinafter described. Secured upon rod 48 asby a pin 51 passing through the slot 52 is a collar fitting the innersurface of the outer cylindrical portion of the member 43 and adapted toslide therein. A heavy spring 51 coiled about the rod and taking againstthe abutment 47 and collar 53 normally holds the head 4L9 in itsoutermost position shown in Fig. 7 of the'drawings. Within a chamberformed in the rod 48 and having its outer end closed by means of a plug56 positioned therein, is acoiled spring 57 which tends to force aplunger 58 slidably mounted therein against the pin 51. In this mannerit will be seen that any pressure applied to the rounded end 50 of therod 48 will force the same inwardly by direct pressure, whereas, apressure in the same direction upon the collar 53 will act only throughthe spring 57 until this member is compressed so as to permit the pin 51to strike the inner end of the slot 52. This action will be describedmore at length hereinafter.

Mounted about the cylindrical portion of the member 43 is a sleeve orslide 59 which is prevented from rotating thereon as by means of the pin60 adjustably held in flange 44 by screw 61 and reciprocating within apassage 62 formed in the lower partof the sleeve. Upon the upper side ofsleeve 59 as shown in Fig. 7 of the drawings, is a boss 63 having heldthereon by means of screw 64 an anti-friction roller The inner side ofthe sleeve is shaped so as to form ways or guides 66 within which isslidably mounted a clamping member or jaw 67 which normally rests uponthe outer portion of the member 43. It may here be noted that terms ofthe nature of in Wardly and outwardly are used with reference to thecenter of the machine as the innermost point. Tied to the upper end ofthe jaw 67 as by means of a screw 68 the movement of which is limited byshoulder 69 is an anti-friction roller 7 0, the function of which willbe hereinafter described.

As shown in Fig. 6 of the drawings, a number of the above describedreceiving members, with the parts associated therewith, are positionedabout the disks 36, the same facing inwardly toward one another, asshown in Fig. 5 and being spaced apart for a purpose hereinafterdescribed. Also, each cradle or can receiving member 43 is provided withtwo lips 71 extending laterally toward the next adjacent cradle uponeach side thereof for the purpose of bridging over the gap between theseparts and preventing jarring or injury to the cans which might otherwiseresult.

Connected with the cross bar 27 as by means of the brackets 72 are apair of guides 73 adapted to coact with the rollers as shown in Fig. 5of the drawings. These guides are laterally adjustable upon the bar 27and are secured to the standards 2 at their lower end by means ofthreaded rods 74 and nuts 7 5. As these guides with the parts associatedtherewith are identical, one only will be described in detail. Guide 73which is, in general, of the cross-section of channel iron with theflanges turned inwardly, comprises portions 76 and 77 lying within aplane taken through the rollers 65 with the sleeves 59 in theirretracted positions. Intermediate these portions and connectedtherewith, as by the curved or inclined portions 78 and 79, is a centralportion 80 lying within the plane of the rollers 65 when at theinnermost limit of their path of travel. It will thus be seen that asthe sleeves 59 rotate with the shaft 30 the rollers 65 pass at eachrevolution into the portions 76 of the guides and are moved by thecurved or inclined portions 78 inwardly so as to bring the sliding jaw67 above the can body resting within the cradle 48. This position of thesleeve is maintained for a portion of the revolution of the shaft andthe slides are finally retracted by the curved portions 79 of theguides. This cycle of operations is repeated with each revolution of theshaft.

Mounted upon guides 7 3 is a bracket 81 having pivotally mounted thereonthe guide 82. This guiding member is adjustable with reference to guide7 3, as by means of bolt 83, within a curved slot 84 in a bracket 85hereinafter referred to. It will thus be seen that by means of looseningthe bolt 83, the guide 82 may be swung about its pivotal connection withthe bracket 81 and secured in any desired position. Formed upon guide 82are flanges 86 and 87 respectively adapted to co-act with the oppositesides of the rollers 70, thus alternately depressing and raising eachsliding jaw 67 according as the corresponding roller engages one or theother of these flanges. It will be noted by reference to Fig. 5 of thedrawings that the central portion of the guide 82 is free from guidingflanges, thus leaving the jaws without positive control from the guidesat this point.

Mounted upon the standards 2 by means of rigid arms 88 is a heavy crossbar 89 upon which is mounted a cylinder 91 having fixed at its upper enda collar 92 within which a guiding rod 93 fixed to a piston 94 isadapted to slide. A heavy spiral spring- 95 is preferably compressedbetween the piston 94 and the fixed collar 92 tending normally to holdthe former in its outermost position with reference to the cylinder.

Rotatably mounted upon the cross bar 89 as by means of sleeve 96, is alever 97 abutting, through the set screw 98 held in position by the locknut 99, against the face of the piston 94. The lower end of this leveris bifurcated and within the arms 100 thereof is journaled a roller 101.The downward movement of the lever is limited by means of a set screw102 mounted within a lug 103 in fixed relation to cylinder 91 andprojecting between the arms 100 of the lever and engaging a lug 104formed thereupon. In this manner the compressed spring 95 tends by meansof the set screw 98 to rock the lever 97 about the cross bar and thusforce the roller 101 toward the center of the 4 machine, such movementbeing adjustably I limited by means of the set screw 102 as aboveindicated. Roller 101 is so positioned as to be directly over the upperor outer ends of the slidable jaws 67 when the same are forced intotheir inner position by means of the guide 82, these ends being curvedabout the shaft as a center. In this manner as the jaws are released bythe flanges upon guides 82 they are subjected to a readily adjustableelastic pressure transmitted thereto through the rollers 101, thusholding the same firmly in their depressed position while the can isacted upon as hereinafter described.

The means for actuating the rods or plungers 48 in the desired mannerpreferably comprise the following parts. As these means are identicalupon both sides of the machine, that upon one side only will bedescribed. Journaled within a cross bar 105 connecting the rods 106 and107, which are adjustably positioned upon the standards of the machineby means of nuts 108, is a roller 109 the inner portion of whichprojects within the path of travel of the rounded outer ends of theplungers 48 when the same are in their normal ret acted position. Asthese plungers are swung into engagement with the roller 109 they aresuccessively forced inwardly to a position indicated in Fig. 5 of thedrawings. After passing a point opposite this roller the collar isengaged by the flanges 110 of an abutment 111 held in position upon thestandard as by means of adjustable rods 112 and 113. This abutment iscurved about the shaft 30 as a center and comprises a member ofsubstantially U-shaped cross section, the two flanges thereof beingadapted to engage the collar, whereas the curved connecting port-ionpermits the rounded end of the plunger to pass freely. In this mannerthe plunger is maintained in its innermost position under a flexiblepressure exerted through the spring 57 shown in Fig. 7 of the drawings.Upon passing the lower end of the abutment the collar is freed and theentire plunger and associated parts retracted by means of the heavycoiled spring 54.

Adjustably mounted upon the frame of the machine, as by means of theslotted links 114 and bolts 115 the former being connected by a crossrod 116, is a chute 117 comprising upper and lower members 118 and 119and side members 120 held in fixed relation thereto as by means of tierods 121. The member 119 projects upwardly to form what may be termed astripper arm 122, this part being positioned between the opposingcradles 43 and being adapted positively to remove the cans from thesemembers as the same are swung into their iowermost position, referencebeing had to Fig. 6 of the drawings.

In order to aline the members 59 in their retracted positions, there isformed within the guiding member 43 a recess 123 having therein a spring124 normally tending to hold a ball 125 within a corresponding recess inthe sleeve 59. This device, while permi'tting a substantially freemovement of the sleeve, nevertheless, by forcing the ball within therecess therein, tends to hold the same exactly in the desired positionwhen retracted, as is most clearly shown in Fig. 7 of the drawings. Asimilar device is provided for exactly positioning the sliding jaw 67,the recess 126 formed within the jaw having therein spring 127 and ball128 adapted to co-act with a recess 129 in the guide 66. The outwardmovement of the jaw is limited by means of a screw 130, the inner end ofwhich co-acts with a slot 131 formed in the guide 66. The movement ofsaid jaw when the same is moved laterally inwardly is limited byabutments 132 formed within the upper side of the member l3, as bestindicated in Fig. 8 of the drawing.

The operation of the above described embodiment. of my invention issubstantially as follows: The several can bodies are positioned withinthe central channel 12 of the supply chute 7, and the correspondingheads occupy positions in the side channels 10, as

above described. Assuming the machine to be in rotation, driven as abovedescribed, the can receiving members or cradles pass the lower end ofthe chute and each receives therefrom a can body with the two corresponding heads positioned. opposite thereto. Immediately after receivingthese parts the sleeve 59 is thrown inwardly by means of the rollers 65co-acting with the curved portions 7 S of the guides 73 and the jaw 67is then depressed upon the can by means of the flanges 86 upon guides82. The smooth upper surfaces of the jaws then pass beneath thespring-pressed rollers 101 and are firmly held downwardly upon the canbodies while the plungers 48 are forced inwardly by rollers 109 as abovedescribed, this movement driving the heads upon the body of the can. Theplungers are thereupon flexibly held in their innermost position bymeans of the abutments 111, being thus prevented from rattling orstraying while the jaws G7 are raised by the flanges 87 and the sleeve59 retracted by the curved portions 79 of guides 73. This flexiblepressure is brought to bear upon the can heads by virtue of a slightmovement of collar 53 relative to the plunger 50 caused by theengagement of this member with the abutment 111. Collar 53 being pressedinwardly moves the pin 51 within the slot 52 and through spring 57exerts the desired pressure. The can is thus not only prevented fromrattling or straying, but the effect of slight inequalities in length isreadily compensated for. The

headed can then comes into contact with the rigid stripper arm 122 and,being held in position merely by the flexible pressure exerted throughspring 57 as above described, is readily drawn from the cradle anddischarged into the chute 117. This cycle of operations is repeated foreach can body and, as the can receiving members may be positionedclosely together owing to the peculiar movement of the jaw 67, a highrate of production of the machine is attained with a relatively lowperipheral speed, the production in machines of this class often beinglimited by the peripheral speed of the rotating parts inasmuch as it isnecessary with a gravity feed, that the bodies drop into the canreceiving member.

It will thus be seen that I have provided a machine eminently adapted toaccomplish the objects of this invention and possessing advantages manyof which will be apparent from the above description and many of whichcan be appreciated only by the actual use of the same. The several partsare, as above pointed out, readily adjustable to acconnnodate articlesof different sizes and the operation of the machine is almost entirelywithout jar, the engagement of the moving parts with the fixed memberswith which they coact being cushioned as by means of the rounded cornersupon the upper ends of jaws 67 and upon the outer surface of the collars53. The pivotally mounted chute, moreover, is a feature of considerablevalue, inasmuch as it renders all parts of the machine readilyaccessible, and the positive stripper arm is far more satisfactory inaction than the unreliable ejecting means which have been in somewhatgeneral use. The feature of my invention, moreover, whereby the headingaction is accomplished by an unyielding and forceful movement and yetthe headed can is thereafter maintained in the desired position by aflexible and readily adjustable pressure upon the heads thereof, is ofmarked importance. The flexible pressure upon the jaws at the moment ofheading is also of material value as any desired pressure may thus beapplied independent of wear of parts or variation in the size of thecan. It will also be noted that I have provided means whereby the entireseries of receiving members upon one side of the machine may be adjustedwithout changing their relative positions with ref erence one toanother. In this manner the can receiving members upon the two sides ofthe machine may be adjusted so as to be in proper alinement with aminimum of effort and waste of time.

It may be noted that the term can receiving is used throughout thisspecification and in the following claims in a broad sense asdescriptive of any part or parts It may also here be noted that theexpression operative portion as used throughout the following claimswith reference to can receiving means denotes that part within which thecan is to be positioned.

As many changes could be made in the above construction and manyapparently widely different embodiments of my invention could be madewithout departing from the scope thereof, I intend that all mattercontained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawingsshall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

I claim- 1. In can forming machinery, a supply chute pivotally mountedupon the frame of a machine and movable into and out of operativerelation therewith adapted to guide cans thereto, and means upon saidmachine adapted to limit the movement of said chute.

2. In can forming machinery, a supply chute pivotally mounted upon theframe of a machine adapted to guide can heads and can bodies thereto.

3. In can forming machinery, a pivotally mounted chute comprisingseparate guiding channels for the heads and the bodies of the cans.

4. In can forming machinery, in combination, a pivotally mounted chutecomprising separate guiding channels for the heads and the bodies of thecans, and means upon said chute adapted to be moved into the path oftravel of said bodies and heads to prevent the passage thereof.

5. In can forming machinery, in combination, a pivotally mounted chutefor guiding cans to a machine, and means upon said chute adapted to bemoved into the path of travel of said cans to prevent the passagethereof.

(3. In can forming. machinery, in combination, a pivotally mounted chutecomprising separate guiding channels for the heads and bodies of thecans, and means mounted upon said chute adapted to be moved into thepath of travel of said bodies comprising a pivot ally mounted arm andspring-pressed means adapted to retain said arm in each of twoalternative positions.

7. In can forming machinery, a chute pivotally mounted upon the frame ofa machine adapted to guide cans thereto, and means upon said machineadapted to limit the movement of said chute, said chute comprising twoportions, one of the same being inclined with respect to the, other andsaid pivot being adjacent the junction of said portions.

8. In can forming machinery, a chute piv otally mounted upon themachine, and means upon the machine adapted to limit the movement ofsaid chute, said chute comprising adapted to receive a can or similararticle. 1 separate guiding channels for the heads of the cans, and aguiding channel for the bodies thereof positioned intermediate saidfirst-mentioned channels.

9. In can forming machinery, in combination, a supply chute pivotallymounted upon the frame of the machine, said chute comprising separatechannels for the heads of the cans and an intermediate channel for thebodies thereof, and means positioned upon said chute adapted to be swunginto the paths of travel of said bodies and said heads and to preventthe passage thereof.

10. In can forming machinery, in combination, a pair of arms rigidlymounted upon the machine, a cross bar connecting said arms, a supplychute pivotally mounted upon said cross bar, means upon said machineadapted to hold said chute in operative position, said chute comprisingseparate channels for the heads of the cans and a channel positionedbetween said first-mentioned channels for the bodies thereof, and meansmounted upon said chute adapted to be moved into the paths of travel ofsaid heads and bodies and prevent the passage thereof.

11. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, and aplurality of can receiving members mounted upon said shaft, said membersbeing in fixed relation one to another and angularly adjustable relativeto said shaft.

12. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, aplurality of can receiving members upon said shaft, and means adapted toadjust said members simultaneously and in equal degree with reference tosaid shaft.

13. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, arigid member adjustably mounted upon said shaft, and a plurality of canreceiving members mounted upon said rigid member.

1 1. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, apair of rigid members adjustably mounted upon said shaft, and a seriesof can receiving members mounted upon each of said rigid members, thecan receiving members upon one of said shafts being positionedsubstantially opposite the corresponding can receiving members upon theother of said rigid members.

15. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, andtwo series of can receiving members mounted upon said shaft, said canreceiving members 111 each series being in fixed relation one to anotherand each series of can receiving members being adjustable relative tothe other.

16. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members mounted upon said shaft, said rigid members beingadjustable with relation to said shaft, means holding said rigid membersin fixed relation one to another, and

can receiving means upon each of said rigid members.

17. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members adjustably mounted upon said shaft, rigid meansconnecting said rigid members and adapted to hold the same in fixedrelation one to another, and a series of can receiving membersdetachably mounted upon each of said first-mentioned rigid members, thecan receiving members upon each of said rigid members beingsubstantially in alinement with the corresponding members upon the otherthereof.

18. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid disks adjustably mounted upon said shaft, each disk beingprovided with an opening, the

axis of which is substantially parallel to said shaft, a rigid memberfitting said openings and holding said disks in fixed relation one toanother, and a series of can receiving members bolted about thecircumference of said disks, the can receiving members upon one ofsalddisks being substantially in alinement with the corresponding membersupon the other thereof.

19. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a can receivingmember, a member mounted adjacent thereto, means adapted to move saidsecond-mentioned member opposite the operative portion of saidcan-receiving member, guiding means adapted to permit movement of saidsecond member in a plane transverse to the plane of travel of saidcan-receiving member, and means adapted to move the said member towardsaid can-receiving member.

20. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a can receivingmember, a. member mounted adjacent thereto, means adapted to move saidsecondmentioned member opposite the. operative portion of said(mu-receiving member, guiding means adapted to permit movement of saidsecond member in a plane transverse to the plane of travel of saidcan-receiving member, and independent means adapted to move the sametoward said can-receiving member.

21. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a can receivingmember, a member mounted adjacent thereto, and means adapted to movesaid second-mentioned member in two directions into a position oppositethe operative portion of and closely adjacent said can-receiving memberone of said directions being substantially normal to the direction oftravel of said canreceiving member.

22. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a can receivingmember, a member mounted adj acent thereto, and means adapted to movesaid second-mentioned member in two directions into a position oppositethe operative portion of and closely adjacent said can-receiving member,said two directions being substantially at right angles one with anotherand one of said directions being substantially normal to the directionof travel of said can-receiving member.

23. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, acan-receiving member mounted thereon, a member mounted adj acent saidcan-receiving member, and means adapted to move said second-mew tionedmember in a direction parallel to said shaft to a position substantiallyopposite the operative portion of said canreceiving member.

Q-l. In a machine of the class described, in combination, acan-receiving member, a member mounted adjacent thereto, and meansadapted to move said second-mentioned member in two directions into aposition opposite the operative portion of and closely adjacent saidreceiving member, said movement in each direction being substantiallyrectilinear.

25. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a. can-receiving member, a member mounted adjacent thereto, means adapted toslide said second -mentioned member opposite said can-receiving memberand toward the same and means adapted to insure a substantiallyrectilinear direction of said last movement.

26. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablecan-receiving member, a member mounted adjacent thereto, and meansadapted to slide said secondmentioned member in a plane substantially atright angles to the direction of movement of said movable member, into aposition opposite the operative portion thereof and closely adjacent thesame.

27. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablecan-receiving member mounted adjacent thereto, and relatively stationarymeans adapted to slide said second-mentioned member toward saidcan-receiving member.

28. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, acan-receiving member mounted thereon, relatively stationary meansadapted to slide said. member into a position opposite the operativeposition of said can-receiving member, and independent relativelystationary means adapted to slide said member toward said can-receivingmember.

29. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, aplurality of can-receiving members, mounted thereon, a member mountedadjacent each of said can-receiving members, relatively stationarymembers adapted successively to slide said members into positions theoperative portions of the corresponding can-receiving members, andindependent relatively stationary means adapted successively to slidesaid members toward the corresponding can receiving members.

30. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head and separate means adapted to applypressures of different intensities to said head ina directionsubstantially parallel to the axis of the can.

31. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, means adapted to apply a pressure of acertain intensity to said head in a direction substantially parallel tothe axis of the can, and independent means adapted to apply to the sameparts and in the same direction a pressure of a different intensity.

32. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, rigid means adapted to apply pressure tosaid head in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the can,and. flexible means adapted to apply pressure to the same part and inthe same direction.

33. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, rigid means adapted to apply a pressureto said head in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of thecan, and flexible means adapted to apply pressure to the same parts andin the same direction, each of said rigid means and said flexible meansbeing adjustable.

34. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, means adapted to engage said head, rigidmeans adapted to move said last-mentioned means toward said head, andmeans adapted flexibly to hold said secondmentioned means in theposition into which it is moved.

35. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a' can body and head, means adapted to engage said head,rigid means adapted to move said last-mentioned means toward said head,and means adapted flexibly to hold said secondmentioned means in theposition to which it is moved, each of said two last-mentioned meansbeing adjustable.

36. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, a member adapted to engage said head,means adapted to engage said member and move the same rigidly towardsaid head, and means adapted flexibly to hold the same in the positionto which it is moved.

37. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and heads, means adapted simultaneously to engageeach of said heads rigid means adapted to move each of said lastmentioned means toward the corresponding head, and means adaptedflexibly to hold each of the same in the position to which it is moved.

b8. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, a member adapted to engage said head, aspring, rigid means adapted to apply pressure directly to said member,and rigid means adapted to apply pressure to said member through saidspring.

39. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable meansadapted to receive a can body and head, a member movable with relationto said means adapted to engage said head, fixed means adapted directlyto contact said member, a spring, and fixed means adapted to press saidmember through said spring.

40. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and heads, a relatively movable member oppositeeach of said heads adapted to engage the same, fixed means adapted tocontact said members directly, springs, and fixed means adapted to presssaid members through said springs.

ll. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted upon said shaft adapted to receive a can body and heads, arelatively movable member adapted to engage each of said heads, fixedmeans adapted directly to engage said members, a spring corresponding toeach of said members, and independent fixed means adapted to press eachof said members through the corresponding spring.

42. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted upon said shaft adapted to receive a can body and heads, arelatively movable spring-retracted plunger mounted adjacent each end ofsaid means and adapted to engage the corresponding head. a rigid memberprojecting within the path of travel of each of said plungers adapted toforce the same toward the corresponding heads, springs, and rigid meansadapted to press each of said plungers toward the corresponding head,said pressure being applied through said springs.

43. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted upon said shaft adapted to receive a can body and heads, arelatively movable springretracted plunger mounted adjacent each end ofsaid means and adapted to engage the corresponding heads, a rigid memberprojecting within the path of travel of each of said plungers adapted toforce the same toward the corresponding head, springs, and rigid meansadapted to press each of said plungers toward the corresponding head,said pressure being applied through said springs and both of said fixedmeans being adjustable relative to said plunger.

4st. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted upon said shaft adapted to receive a can body and heads, arelatively movable springretracted plunger mounted adjacent each end ofsaid means and adapted to engage said heads, rigid means projectingwithin the path of travel of said plungers and adapted to force each ofthe same toward the corresponding head, a collar mounted upon each ofsaid plungers, a spring interposed between said collar and said plunger,and fixed means positioned out of the path of travel of said plungersand within the path of travel of said collars adapted to apply pressureto said plungers through said collars and said springs.

45. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a can-receivingmember, a member mounted adjacent thereto, means adapted to move saidsecond-mentioned member opposite said can-receiving member, meansadapted to move the same toward said canreceivin member, a membermounted adjacentsaid can-receiving member and movable in a directionsubstantially parallel to the axis of the can, and independent meansadapted to force the said last-mentioned member toward said can withpres sures of different intensities.

4:6. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable meansadapted to receive a can body and heads, a member mounted adjacentthereto, means adapted to move said member toward said means in a planesubstantially at right angles to the direction of movement thereof,means adapted to engage a head upon said can, rigid means adapted tomove said last-mentioned means toward said head, and means adaptedflexibly to hold the same in the position into which it is moved.

4?. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable meansadapted to receive a can body and head, a member mounted adjacentthereto, means adapted to move said member toward said first-mentionedmeans, said movement being in a plane substantially at right angles tothe direction of movement of said first-mentioned means, means adaptedto engage said head, rigid means adapted to move said last-mentionedmeans toward said head, and means adapted flexibly to hold the same inthe position into which it is moved, said several means being adapted tocause said last-mentioned action to take place subsequent to thatfirst-described.

48. In a. machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansadapted to receive a can body and head mounted upon said shaft. a membermounted adjacent said first-mentioned means, means adapted to move saidmember in a direction parallel to said shaft, means adapted to move thesame in a direction toward said first-mentioned means, a second membermounted adjacent said first-mentioned means and adapted to engage saidhead, rigid means adapted to move said member toward the head, and meansadapted flexibly to hold the same in the position into which it ismoved, said parts being adapted to cause the above steps to take placein the order stated.

19. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted thereon adapted to receive a can body and a head, a relativelymovable member mounted adjacent said shaft, stationary means adapted toforce said member into a position opposite the operative position ofsaid firstmentioned means and thence downwardly toward saidfirst-mentioned means, a plunger mounted opposite one end of saidfirstmentioned means, a rigid member interposed in the path of travel ofsaid plunger adapted to engage the same and force it toward said head,and means adapted flexibly to hold said plunger in the position intowhich it is forced, said means being adapted to cause said movement ofsaid plunger to take place subsequent to said movements of saidfirst-mentioned member.

50. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted thereon adapted to receive a can body and head, a relativelymovable member mounted adjacent thereto, fixed means adapted to movesaid member into a position opposite and closely adjacent the operativeposition of said first-mentioned means, said member being adapted tomove in a plane parallel to said shaft, a relatively movablespringretracted plunger mounted adjacent one end of said can-receivingmeans, and rigid means projecting within the path of travel of saidplunger adapted to engage the same and move the same toward the saidhead, a collar flexibly mounted upon said plunger, and means without thepath of travel of said plunger and within the path of travel of saidcollar adapted to engage said collar and flexibly to hold said plungerin the position into which it is moved.

51. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, meansmounted thereon adapted to receive a can body and head, a relativelymovable member mounted adjacent thereto, fixed means adapted to movesaid member into a position opposite and closely adjacent the operativeport-ion of said first-mentioned means, said member being adapted tomove in a plane parallel to said shaft, a relatively movablespring-retracted plunger mounted adjacent one end of said can receivingmeans, rigid means projecting within the path of travel of said plungeradapted to engage the same and move the same toward the said head, acollar flexibly mounted upon said plunger, and means without the path oftravel of said plunger and within the path of travel of said collaradapted to engage said collar and flexibly to hold said plunger in theposition into which it is moved, said several fixed members beingadjustable with relation to the parts upon which they are mounted.

52. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablemember adapted to receive a can-body, a member adapted to close over acan body positioned therein, means adapted to close said second member,and independent means adapted to press said second mentioned membertoward said first mentioned member.

53. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a memberadapted to receive a can body, a member adapted to close over a can bodypositioned therein and a spring pressed member adapted to apply pressuredirectly to said second mentioned member.

54. In a machine of the class described, in

combination, a member adapted to receive a r can body, a member adaptedto close over a can body positioned therein, and relatively stationarymeans adapted flexibly to press said second mentioned member toward saidfirst mentioned member.

55. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body, a member adapted to close over a can bodypositioned therein and a spring-pressed pivotally mounted arm positionedwithin the plane of said second mentioned member in closed condition andadapted to apply pressure thereto.

56. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a memberadapted to receive a can body, a member adapted to close over a can bodypositioned therein, a spring pressed pivotally mounted arm adapted topress said second mentioned member toward the first mentioned member,and adjustable stops ada )ted to limit the movement of said arm.

5 In a machine of the class described, in combination, a member adaptedto receive a can-body a member adapted to close over a can bodypositioned therein, a spring-pressed pivotally mounted arm adapted topress said second mentioned member toward the first mentioned member,and adjustable stops adapted to limit the movement of said arm, said armbeing positioned within the plane of said second mentioned member inclosed condition.

58. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body, a member adapted to close over a can bodypositioned therein, a spring-pressed arm mounted adjacent said secondmentioned member .and having parts thereon projecting in the path oftravel thereof and adjustable stops to limit the movement of said arm,said arm being adapted to apply pressure to said second mentionedmember.

59. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablemember adapted to lever, adjustable stops adapted to limit the movementof said lever and a roller upon i said lever adapted to contact andapply pressure directly to said second mentioned member.

60. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablemember adapted to receive a can body and relatively fixed meanspositioned adjacent the path of travel of said movable member andadapted to engage and withdraw a can positioned therein, said fixedmeans being adjustable with reference to the parts upon which it ispositioned.

61. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablemember adapted to receive a can and a relatively stationary adjustablymounted member positioned adjacent the path of travel in said movablemember and within the path of travel of a can positioned therein andadapted to engage and withdraw said can.

62. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a movablemember adapted to receive a can, a relatively stationary adjustablymounted member positioned adjacent the path of travel of said movablemember and adapted to engage and withdraw a can positioned therein and areceiving chute operatively positioned with respect to said relativelystationary member and adapted to receive cans therefrom.

63. In a machine of the class described, in combination a pair ofmovable can receiving members and a relatively stationary curved memberadjustably positioned between the paths of travel of said firstmentioned members and adapted to engage and withdraw a can positionedtherein.

6%. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof substantially alined can receiving members mounted upon said shaft, areceiving chute and a member fixed upon said receiving chute extendingbetween the paths of travel of said can receiving members as the sameare rotated by said shaft and adapted to engage and withdraw a canpositioned therein, said receiving chute being adjustable with referenceto the parts upon which it is mounted.

65. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, aplurality of can re ceiving members mounted upon same, said membersbeing in fixed relation one to another and adjustable relative to saidshaft and a pivotally mounted chute adapted to supply cans to said canreceiving members.

66. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, aplurality of series of can receiving members mounted upon said shaft,means adapted to adjust the members of each series simultaneously and inequal degree with reference to said shaft, a supply chute pivoted uponsaid machine, adapted to supply cans to said can receiving members andmeans on said machine adapted to limit the movement of said supplychute.

(37. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, apair of members adjustably mounted upon said shaft, a series of canreceiving members rigidly mounted on each of said adjustable members anda supply chute comprising separate guiding chair nels for the heads andbodies of the cans, parts on said chute being adapted to pass throughcorresponding slots in said can receiving members.

68. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, aplurality of can receiving members mounted upon the same, said membersbeing in fixed relation one to another and adjustable relative to said.shaft, a member mounted adjacent each of said can receiving members,means adapted to move said last mentioned members opposite the operativeportion of the corresponding can receiving members and means adapted tomove the same toward said can receiving members.

69. In a machine of the class described, in combination a shaft, aplurality of can receiving members mounted upon said shaft, said membersbeing in fixed relation one to another and adjustable relative to saidshaft, a member mounted adjacent each of said can receiving n'ien'ibersand means adapted to slide each of said last mentioned members towardthe operative portions of said can receiving members.

70. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, aplurality of can re ceiving members mounted upon said shaft, meansadapted to adjust said members simultaneously and in equal degree withreference to said shaft, a member mounted adjacent each of said canreceiving members and means adapted to move each of said last mentionedmembers in a direction parallel to said shaft and thence in a directionradial with respect to said shaft and toward the operative portions ofsaid can receiving members.

71. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, apairof members adjustably positioned upon said shaft, a can receiving memberupon each of the same, a member connecting said pair of members adaptedto hold the can receiving member upon each of the same substantially inalinement with the other thereof, and separate means adapted to applypressures of different intensities to the heads of a can posi tionedtherein in a direction substantially parallel to the axis thereof.

72. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof members adjustably mounted upon said shaft, rigid meansinterconnecting said pair of members, a member mounted upon each of saidfirst mentioned members adapted to receive a can body and head, meansadapted to engage said heads, rigid means adapted to move said lastmentioned means toward said heads, and means adapted flexibly to holdsaid means in the position to which they are moved.

73. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof members adjustably mounted on said shaft, a member positioned uponeach said first mentioned members and adapted to receive a can body andhead, a member mounted adjacent each of said can receiving members,means adapted to move said last mentioned members substantially parallelto said shaft and thence in a direction substantially radial withrespect to said shaft toward the operative portions of the correspondingcan receiving members, means adapted to engage heads positioned in saidcan receiving members, rigid means adapted to 'move said last mentionedmeans toward the corresponding heads, and means adapted flexibly to holdsaid means in the position into which they are moved.

74. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members mounted upon said shaft, can receiving means upon eachof said members, a member connecting said first mentioned membersadaptedto hold said can receiving means in alinement, a member mountedadjacent each of said can receiving means, means adapted rigidly to movesaid last mentioned members toward a can positioned in the correspondingcan receiving means, and means adapted flexibly to hold said members inthe positions into which they are moved.

75. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members adjustably mounted upon said shaft, can receivingmembers upon each of said rigid members, means connecting said rigidmembers adapted to hold the can receiving members upon each of the samein alinement with the corresponding parts upon the other thereof, amember mounted adjacent each of said can receiving members, meansadapted to slide each of the same toward the corresponding can receivingmember, means mounted adjacent each of said can receiving members, rigidmeans adapted to move said last mentioned means toward a can positionedin the corresponding can receiving member, and means adapted flexibly tohold said means in the position into which itis moved.

76. In a machine of the class described, in combination. a movable canreceiving member, a member mounted adjacent thereto,

SELL-L means adapted to move said second mentioned member opposite theoperative por- I tion of said can receiving member, means adapted toforce the same toward said can receiving member, and a relativelystationary member positioned adjacent to the path, of travel of saidmovable member and adapted to engage and withdraw a can positionedtherein.

77. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members mounted thereon, a pair of substantially alined canreceiving members mounted respectively one upon each of said rigidmembers, a relatively movable member mounted adjacent each of said canreceiving members, means adapted to move said last mentioned memberswithin a plane taken through said shaft toward the corresponding canreceiving members, and relatively stationary means positioned betweenthe paths of travel of said can receiving members and adapted to engageand withdraw a can positioned therein.

'78. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable meansadapted to receive a can body and head, means adapted to engage saidhead, rigid means adapted to move said last mentioned means toward saidhead, means adapted flexibly to hold said means in the position intowhich it is moved, a relatively stationary member positioned adjacentthe path of travel of said movable means and adapted to engage andwithdraw the said can positioned therein.

79. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members mounted thereon, a can receiving member upon each ofsaid rigid members, said can receiving members being substantially inalinementone with another, means mounted adjacent each of said canreceiving members and movable with relation thereto, means adapted tomove said last mentioned means toward a can positioned in thecorresponding can receiving member, means adapted flexibly to hold saidmeans in the position into which it is moved, and a relativelystationary member mounted between the paths of travel of said canreceiving members and adapted to engage and withdraw a can positionedtherein.

80. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members mounted upon said shaft, means upon each of said rigidmembers adapted to receive a can body and head, means mounted adjacenteach of said can receiving means adapted to engage a head positionedtherein, rigid means adapted to move said last mentioned means towardthe corresponding heads, means adapted flexibly to hold said means inthe position into which they are moved, a movable member mountedadjacent each of said can receiving means, means adapted to move saidmovable member toward the corresponding can receiving means within aplane including said shaft, and a. relatively stationary member mountedbe tween the paths of travel of said can receiving means adapted toengage and withdraw a can positioned therein.

81. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft, a pairof rigid members mounted upon said shaft, means upon each of said rigidmembers adapted to receive a can body and head, a member mountedadjacent each of said can receiving means, means adapted to move saidmembers toward the corresponding can receiving means within a planeincluding said shaft, means adjacent each of said can receiving meansadapted to engage a head therein, rigid means adapted to move said lastmentioned means toward said head, means adapted flexibly to hold saidmeans in the position into which it is moved, and relatively stationarycan-engaging means mounted between the paths of travel of said canreceiving means, said several means being adapted to operate upon partspositioned .within said can receiving means in the order described.

82. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable canreceiving means, a member mounted adjacent thereto, means adapted tomove said member toward the operative portion of said can receivingmeans, means adapted to move said member away from the operative portionof said can receiving means, and means adapted flexibly to press saidmember toward said can receiving means, said last mentioned means beingadapted to become operative subsequent to the action of said firstmentioned means, and previous to the action of said second mentionedmeans.

83. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body, a member mounted adjacent thereto, means adaptedto force said member toward the operative portion of said can receivingmeans and release the same, means adapted flexibly to press said membertoward said can receiving means subsequent to its release by said firstmentioned forcing means, and means adapted positively to withdraw saidmember from the operative portion of said can receiving means.

84. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body and head, a member mounted adjacent thereto, meansadapted to force said member toward a head positioned in said firstmentioned means, means adapted flexibly to hold said member in theposition into which it is moved, a second member mounted adjacent saidcan receiving means and movable with relation thereto, and means adaptedflexibly to press said second member toward the operative portion ofsaid can receiving means simultaneously with the movement of saidfirst-mentioned member.

85. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body, a movable jaw adapted to close upon a can bodypositioned in said can receiving means, and spring-pressed means adaptedto tend to maintain said jaw, in retracted condition, in a predeterminedposition.

86. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body, a slidable aw adapted to close over a can bodypositioned within said receiving means, and a spring-pressed memberadapted to tend to hold said jaw, when retracted, in a predeterminedposition.

87. In a machine of the class described, in combination, means adaptedto receive a can body, means adapted to clamp a can body within saidreceiving means, and a plurality of spring-pressed means adaptednormally to tend to maintain the corresponding parts of said clampingmeans in a predetermined position.

88. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a slidablemember, a member against which said first-mentioned member slides, and aspring-pressed member between said first-mentioned members adapted totend to hold the same in a predetermined relative position. I

89. In a machine of the class described, in combination, can headingmeans comprising means adapted to engage the heads of a can, and adischarge chute comprising a member adapted to engage a side of a canbetween said head engaging means, whereby said head engaging means formin function a portion of the discharge chute.

90. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable canheading means comprising means adapted to engage the heads of a can, anda relatively stationary discharge chute comprising a member adapted toengage a side of a can between said head engaging means, whereby saidhead engaging means form in function a portion of the discharge chute.

91. In a machine of the class described, in combination, movable canheading means comprising means adapted to engage the heads of a can, anda relatively stationary discharge chute comprising a pair of membersadapted to engage opposite sides of a can between said head engagingmeans, whereby said engaging means form in function a portion of thedischarge chute.

92. In a machine of the class described, in combination, can headingmeans comprising rotatably mounted can receiving members provided withslots extending substantially in their plane of rotation, and a supplychute for said can heading means having a portion resting within saidslots.

93. In a machine of the class described, in combination, can headingmeans, and a supply chute leading thereto comprising inde pendentchannels for the bodies and each of the headsof the cans, said channelsbeing adjustably connected by tie-rods.

94. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft havingtwo members mounted thereon, a plurality of spaced can receiving membersmounted upon each of said first-mentioned members, a supply chutedischarging within said can receiving members, a discharge chute adaptedto draw said cans from said can receiving members, clamping means foreach of said can receiving members comprising a jaw adapted to movefirst longitudinally and then radially with respect to said shaft, andmeans adapted to impart said movements to said jaws.

95. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft havingtwo members mounted thereon, a plurality of spaced can receiving membersmounted upon each of said first-mentioned members, a supply chutedischarging within said can receiving members, a discharge chute adaptedto draw said cans from said can receiving members, clamping means foreach of said can receiving members comprising a jaw adapted to movefirst longitudinally and then radially with respect to said shaft, andmeans adapt ed to impart said movements to said jaws, saidfirst-mentioned members being angularly adjustable with respect to saidshaft.

96. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft havingtwo members mounted thereon, a plurality of spaced can receiving membersmounted upon each of said firstanentioned members, a supply chutedischarging within said can receiving members, a discharge chute adaptedto draw said cans from said can receiving members, clamping means foreach of said can receiving members comprising a jaw adapted to movefirst longitudinally and then radially with respect to said shaft, meansadapted to impart said movements to said jaws, and means adapted toexert an additional pressure upon said jaws during a portion of theirrotation about the axis of said shaft.

9T.- In a machine of the class described, in combination, a shaft havingtwo members mounted thereon, a plurality of spaced can receiving membersmounted upon each of said first-mentioned members, a supply chutedischarging within said can receiving members, a discharge chute adaptedto draw said cans from said can receiving members, clamping means foreach of said can receiving members comprising a jaw adapted to movefirst longitudinally and then ra dially with respect to said shaft,means adapted to impart said movements to said jaws, means adapted toexert an additional pressure upon said jaws during a portlon of theirrotation about the axis of said shaft, plungers adapted to force headsupon can bodies within said can receiving members, and means adapted toactuate said plungers during the subjection of said aws to saidadditional pressure.

98. In a machine of the class described, the combination of a fixedsocket portion adapted to receive the body and head of a can, a movableclamping portion havlnga straight line forward and back movement n aline substantially parallel with the axis of a can and having a straightline clamplng movement at substantially right angles to the axis of acan and adapted to cooperate with the fixed socket portion to surroundand clamp the body and head of a can, and means for driving the can headinto place after the clamping operaton, substantlally as described.

99. In a machine of the class described, the combination of a fixedsocket port-ion adapted to receive the body and head of a can, a movableclamping portion havinga straight line forward and back movement n aline substantially parallel with the axis of a can and having a straightline clamping movement at substantially right angles to the axis of acan and adapted to cooperate with the fixed socket portion to surroundand clamp the body and head of a can, and a plunger adapted to drive thehead of the can into place after the clamping operation, substantiallyas described.

100. In a machine of the class described, the combination of a fixedsocket portion adapted to receive the body and head of a can, a movableclamping portion havinga straight line forward and back movement in aline substantially parallel with the axis of a can and having a straightline clamping movement at substantially right angles to the axis of acan and adapted to cooperate with the fixed socket portion to surroundand clamp the body and head of a can, a plunger adapted to drive thehead of the can into place after the clamping operatlon, a cam foractuating the movable clamping mechanism, and a cam for thereafteractuating the plunger, substantially as described.

101. In a machine of the class described, the combination of a fixedsocket portion adapted to receive the body and head of a can, a movableclamping portion having a straight line forward and back movement in aline substantially parallel with the axis of a can and having a straightline clamping movement at substantially right angles to the axis of acan, and adapted to cooperate with a fixed socket portion to surroundand clamp the body and head of a can, a plunger adapted to drive thehead of the can into place after the clamping operation, a rotatablecarrier upon which the clamping mechanism is mounted, a fixed camadapted to actuate the clamping mechanism during the rotation thereof,and a fixed cam adapted to similarly actuate the plunger after theclamping operation, substantially as described.

102. In a machine of the class described, the combination of two carrierplates, companion clamping mechanism on each of the carrier platesadapted to apply heads on opposite ends of the same can body, eachclamping mechanism comprising a fixed socket portion adapted to have oneend of the can body and head dropped thereinto, a clamping portionhaving a straight line back and forth movement in a line substantiallyparallel with the axis of a can, and adapted to be initially retractedto permit the insertion of the can body and head into the socketportion, said clamping portion also having an independent straight lineclamping movement at substantially right angles to the axis of a can, afixed cam adapted to move the clamping portion forward and thereafterimpart a clamping movement to such portion, and means for thereafterdriving the can head into place, substantially as described.

103. In a machine of the class described, the combination of two carrierplates, companion clamping mechanism on each of the carrier platesadapted to apply heads on opposite ends of the same can body, eachclamping mechanism comprising a fixed socket portion adapted to have oneend of the can body and head dropped thereinto, a clamping portionhaving a straight line back and forth movement in a line substantiallyparallel with the axis of a can and adapted to be initially retracted topermit the insertion of the can body and head into the socket portion,said clamping portion also having an independent straight line clamp ingmovement at substantially right angles to the axis of a can, a fixed camadapted to move the clamping portion forward and thereafter impart aclamping movement to such portion, a plunger adapted to drive the canhead into place, and a cam for actuating the plunger substantially asdescribed.

104:. In a machine of the class described, a header mechanism comprisinga fixed socket portion having in its face a semi-cylindrical recess, atubular sleeve rearwardly extending from the socket portion, a plungerhead operable within the recessed portion and having a stem slidablymounted within the tubular sleeve, a rider slidably mounted on thesleeve, an arched clamping portion adapted to cooperate with therecessed socket portion, a mounting connected with the rider for saidarched clamping portion,

permitting a straight line clamping movement with respect to therecessed socket, means for moving the rider back and forth along thetubular sleeve, and means for imparting a clamping motion to the archedclamping portion, substantially as described.

105. In a machine of the class described, a clamping mechanismcomprising a recessed socket portion, an arched clamping portion, aguideway for the arched clamping portion adapted to permit a straightline forward and back movement with respect to the recessed socket, anda guideway for the arched clamping portion for giving thereto a straightline clamping movement toward and from the socket portion at rightangles to the forward and back movement, substantially as described.

106. In a machine of the class described, the combination of a recessedsocket, a clamping arch cooperating therewith, a guideway for theclamping arch permitting a direct up and down clamping movement withrespect to the socket, and a guideway, upon which the first mentionedguideway is slidably mounted, for affording a back and forth movementwith respect to the recessed socket and at right angles to the clampingmovement, substantially as described.

107. In a machine of the class described, a clamping mechanismcomprisinga recessed socket, a clamping arch cooperating therewith, agnideway for the clamping arch permitting a direct up and down clampingmovement with respect to the socket, a tubular sleeve rearwardlyextending from the socket, a rider with which the first mentionedgnideway is connected, said rider being slidably mounted on the sleeve,and means for imparting a forward thrust to the rider and thereafterimparting a clamping movement to the clamping arch, substantially asdescribed.

108. In a machine of the class described, in combination,a fixed socketadapted to receive a can body, and a clamping member having apositioning movement in a direction parallel with the axis of the fixedsocket and a clamping movement in a direction at right angles thereto.

109. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a fixed socketadapted to receive a can body, and a clamping member for the can bodyhaving a straight line nositioning movement in a direction parallel withthe axis of the fixed socket and a clamping movement in a direction atright angles thereto.

110. In a machine of the class described, in combination, a fixed socketadapted to receive a can body, and a clamping member having apositioning movement in a direction parallel with the axis of the fixedsocket

